Bank Indonesia governor’s resignation revives autonomy concerns
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Perry Warjiyo’s unexpected departure leaves Destry Damayanti in temporary charge as investors assess policy continuity and the central bank’s independence.
Bank Indonesia governor resigns as market eyes central bank independence
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Perry Warjiyo has stepped down as Bank Indonesia governor in a surprise move, with Destry Damayanti appointed interim chief as investors watch policy direction.
Five Thai sectors urged to prepare for Indonesia’s halal rules
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Thai food exporters are being urged to prepare for Indonesia’s halal certification rules, which will apply from October 17, 2026 to food and beverages sold nationwide.
Thai activist group seeks diplomatic protest over Prabowo’s meeting with fugitive ex-PM
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The NSPRT has urged Thailand’s Foreign Ministry to seek an explanation from Indonesia after President Prabowo Subianto hosted Thaksin's sister, former PM, in Jakarta.
ASEAN rises as a new beauty economy hub for global cosmetics
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
ASEAN is emerging as a beauty economy powerhouse, with Thailand’s combined domestic and export cosmetics market projected to reach 200 billion baht in 2026.
Sulawesi earthquake causes strong shaking; Thailand unaffected, says TMD
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department said a shallow earthquake struck near Sulawesi, Indonesia, on June 16, with no impact on Thailand and no Cell Broadcast alert issued. International reports put the quake at magnitude 6.7, while the TMD notice listed it at magnitude 6.3.